Latest news on catamarans in build – like Italian Sea Group’s Tecnomar 43m ‘This Is It’ – plus catamaran dealer networks across world, partnerships between catamaran key players and the drive towards sustainable catamarans with hybrid or electric propulsion.
Italian yacht builder Wider has showcased its hybrid WiderCat 92 catamaran at the Venice Boat Show, which began yesterday (29 May 2024) and runs until Sunday (2 June 2024). The Italian premiere of the first WiderCat 92 unit is billed as a ‘special preview’ ahead of the 28-metre multihull’s global debut at the 2024 Cannes […]
A sentient superyacht that delivers lectures on reducing environmental impact? The idea sounds far-fetched, if not a little rich. But Rossinavi is riding the AI wave with the launch of M/Y Seawolf X, a 43-metre hybrid-electric catamaran with an innovative AI management system designed to help the yacht and its crew reduce emissions. For Seawolf […]
Bulgarian family-owned business Elica Group has launched a new luxury power catamaran brand, Omaya Yachts. Its first model, the Omaya 50, hits the water this summer. Omaya’s yachts are built at Elica Yard, on the banks of the Danube. The firm says the new brand will manufacture luxury power catamarans for the private and charter […]
Yanmar Marine International has formed a strategic partnership with Aspen Power Catamarans. This will see Yanmar’s engine fitted on board Aspen’s C100 models. The companies plan to combine their expertise to introduce ‘a new era of power catamarans’, which integrate Yanmar’s diesel engine technology with Aspen’s Power Proa hull design. Between them they’re hoping to […]
Integrel Solutions, active in the marine power and propulsion field, has announced longtime partner Balance Catamarans will be the first OEM boat builder to adopt its new Integrel e-drive power and propulsion system. With up to 30kW of power generation and 40hp of electric drive on a multihull, e-drive represents a shift to more environmentally […]
Following piracy in the Red Sea, can South Africa provide a safe haven and new superyacht hub for visiting vessels? Superyacht Cape Town founding member Veda Pretorius talks new ventures… South Africa has a proven track record in the international boating industry. It has had dominant success in the catamaran sector, has a strong reputation […]
The keel-laying ceremony for Bering Yachts’ B60 CAT catamaran has taken place at the company’s Antalya shipyard in Turkey. Bering Yachts is known as a manufacturer of steel and aluminium exploration vessels from 20-50 metres Responding to growing demand for hydrofoil-supported catamarans under the Bering Marine brand, the Turkish boatbuilder has launched a multi-hull exploration […]
Australian superyacht builder Echo Yachts has signed a contract to construct a full-custom 57-metre twin-masted catamaran sailing superyacht. According to the Australian yard, the yacht is slated to become the world’s largest true sail-powered catamaran. The title is currently claimed by the 44.2m catamaran Hemisphere, built by Pendennis. Dykstra Naval Architects, of Amsterdam in the […]
MODX Catamarans has appointed Swiss yacht management firm Fert Yachting as the exclusive chartering partner of the MODX 70 catamaran. Designed by the French shipyard Océan Développement, the 21.33-metre MODX 70 has an automated rig consisting of two carbon masts supporting two inflatable wings, which MODX says makes it 1.7 times more efficient than a […]
Catamaran manufacturer Lagoon has announced the conclusion of its longstanding partnership with Simpson Marine, a yacht dealership in Asia. After 37 years of collaboration across seven countries of Asia, Lagoon and Simpson Marine say they have reached a mutual decision to part ways following the recent acquisition of the dealership by Sanlorenzo. During the four-decade […]
French boatbuilder Catana Group has launched the new Bali Catamarans flagship, the Bali 5.8, as it marks the brand’s 10th anniversary this year. Catana says the new Bali 5.8 is completing the range from the top down after the 11.6-metre Bali Catsmart was launched in April 2023 at last year’s International Multihull Show at La […]